OPERATION
•
If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 20)
use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted
to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.
•
Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over-
fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with
a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
1.
2.
Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Adjust skid plates by loosening the rear 1/2" hex nut
only,thenmovingskidplatetodesiredposition.Be sure
both plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
HIGH POSITION
(LOW GROUND
CLEARANCE)
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas-
ohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and for-
mation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while in
storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage of
AUGER
HOUSING
SKID PLATE
1/2" HEX NUT
30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start
LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. SeeStorageInstructionsforadditional
information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
FIG. 18
SCRAPER BAR
The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After
considerable use it may become worn. When it has worn
almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed,
providing additional service before requiring replacement.
Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar.
CHOKE CONTROL
THROTTLE PRIMER
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP /
DIPSTICK
TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS (See Fig. 19)
Use the drift cutters to cut through deep snowdrifts that are
higher than the front of the snow thrower.
SAFETY
IGNITION
KEY
•
Loosen upper adjustment nut enough to allow drift
cutter to be raised to highest position and tighten nut
securely. Repeat for opposite side of snow thrower.
•
When not using drift cutters, loosen adjustment nut,
lower to storage position and tighten nut securely.
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
AUGER
HOUSING
FUEL SHUT-
OFF VALVE
DRIFT
CUTTER
RECOIL
STARTER
HANDLE
STARTER BUTTON
STORAGE
POSITION
POWER CORD PLUG
NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.
ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ONYOUR UNIT.
ADJUST-
MENT NUT
FIG. 20
TO START ENGINE
•
Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the OPEN position.
FIG. 19
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt
A.C.electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter
is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is
designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 20)
The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from
the factory, already filled with oil.
•
Be sure your house is a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire
grounded system. If you are uncertain, consult a
licensed electrician.
1
. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.
2.
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert
the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until
“FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
WARNING: Do not use the electric
starter if your house is not a 120 Volt
A.C. three-wire grounded system. Se-
riouspersonalinjuryordamagetoyour
snow thrower could result.
•
To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL”
in the Maintenance section of this manual.
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| Categories | Husqvarna Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2003, 2004 |
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